Obituary of Steven M. Ross

STEVEN MICHAEL ROSS JUNE 10, 1959 - JUNE 12, 2012 LIBERTY, NY Steven Ross passed away June 12, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie surrounded by his loving family. Steven succumbed to injuries sustained on April 20, 2012 when he hit a deer while riding his motorcycle. He leaves behind a grieving family and stunned and mourning friends. He was 53. Steven is the son of Joel and Joan Ross of Liberty, New York. He is survived by his wife Micky of 24 years, daughter Nicole of Liberty, son Joshua and wife Sinta of Manhattan Beach, California; brother Kenneth and his wife Tracy, daughter Esti of Liberty and daughter Alli of New York City; brother Eric, daughter Caelian and son Aden of Boynton Beach, Florida; grandmother Rose Ross of Margate, Florida; Aunt Harriet and Uncle Warren Henner of Greensboro, Georgia; Aunt Gayle Friedman of Oyster Bay, New York; Aunt Carol and Uncle Jerry Koenig of Margate, Florida. He was predeceased by his Grandparents Louis and Esther Melnikoff and his Grandfather Harry Ross. He is also survived by numerous cousins and their families. He was born in Maimonides Hospital, Liberty, New York on June 10, 1959. He graduated Liberty High School, attended Delhi College, and became an integral part of his father Joel and his brother Ken's business- Ross Electric Company in Ferndale, New York. Steve was an avid hunter and fisherman. His love of the sports lured him out west and as far north as Canada. His many trophies are a testament to his enthusiasm and skill. His love of the outdoors included snowmobiling, boating and motorcycling. The pride of life was his family, his German shepherds Lila and Hunter, his home and the magnificent grounds he has created. His quiet mannerism, quick-wit, sense of humor, patience, understanding and extreme generosity will be missed forever, but never forgotten. He will always be remembered as a loving son, brother, husband, father and good friend. Funeral Services will be on Friday, June 15, 2012 at 11am in Congregation Ahavath Israel Synagogue, Liberty, NY. Burial will be in the Ahavath Israel Synagogue Cemetery on Hysana Road, Liberty, NY. Memorial contributions in memory of Steven can be made to Congregation Ahavath Israel Synagogue Liberty, NY or to the American Diabetes Association ( www.diabetes.org) or 1-800-DIABETES. Funeral arrangements by Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home Inc. Monticello. For directions or to leave the family a condolence note visit our website at www.josephngarlickfuneralhome.com